Friday, December 26, 2014

Update for 12-26-2014

To my Earth Science 1 and Chemistry 1 classes:

CastleLearning Online Christmas Exam has been posted.  You must complete it in one session, which lasted 3 hours.  You may allow to use your class notes and previous exams.  Due Date:  1/5/2015 - Monday (when we go back to school).

Happy Holidays!

Dr. Liu

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Update for 12-23-2014

Here is the update for this Christmas break:
Earth Science 1:
•  If you missed Quiz #4 this week, be sure to come to see me for a make-up when we come back.  I will try to hold off on the distribution of the graded Quiz result until after Monday (1-05-2015).
•  Christmas Break Assignment:  A cumulative online exam consists of 50 questions on CastleLearning.Com.  This exam must be completed in ONE session and you will have 3 hours to work on it.  The online exam will be posted by 12/26/2014.  Due Date:  Monday Jan. 5, 2015.
 
Regent Chemistry 1:
•  If you missed Unit 5 Exam today, be sure to come to see me for a make-up when we come back.  I will try to hold off on the distribution of the graded exam result until after Monday (1-05-2015).
•  Christmas Break Assignment:  A cumulative online exam consists of 50 questions on CastleLearning.Com.  This exam must be completed in ONE session and you will have 3 hours to work on it.  The online exam will be posted by 12/26/2014.  Due Date:  Monday Jan. 5, 2015.
 
Science, Technology & Society:
•  If you missed Test #3 today, be sure to come to see me for a make-up when we come back.  I will try to hold off on the distribution of the graded test result until after Monday (1-05-2015).
•  Christmas Break Assignment:  Essay #5 - Cloning & Stem Cell Technologies.   The details can be downloaded by click here.  Due Date:  Monday Jan. 5, 2015.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

Dr. Liu

Monday, December 22, 2014

Update for 12-22-2014

Here is the update for today:
Earth Science 1:
•  HW #21 Igneous Rocks Worksheet is PAST DUE.
•  Quiz #4 - Igneous Rocks has been completed in class today.  If you missed the Quiz, it's your responsibility to ask for make up when you come in tomorrow. 

Regent Chemistry 1:
•  Unit 5 Exam will be held TOMORROW.
•  Unit 5 Review Sheet Key can be downloaded by click here.
•  Completed Lab. Report #13 is PAST DUE.
•  Complete Unit 5 review sheet as HW.

Science, Technology & Society:
• Reminder:  Essay #4, HW #11, and Classwork #6 are ALL PAST DUE.
• Test #3 on Cloning and Stem Cells will be held TOMORROW.  

Dr. Liu




Friday, December 19, 2014

Update for 12-19-2014

Here is the update for today:
Earth Science 1:
•  Complete Lab. Sheet #13 is PAST DUE.
•  HW #21 (Due Monday):  Igneous Rocks Worksheet.
•  Quiz #4 - Igneous Rocks will be held on Monday. 

Regent Chemistry 1:
•  HW #22 Worksheet is PAST DUE.
•  The notes for today's lesson can be downloade by click here .
•  Completed Lab. Report #13 is due by Monday.
•  Complete Unit 5 review sheet as HW.
•  Unit 5 Exam will be held next Tuesday.
 
Science, Technology & Society:
• Reminder:  Essay #4, HW #11, and Classwork #6 are ALL PAST DUE.
• Test #3 on Cloning and Stem Cells will be held next Tuesday.  

Dr. Liu

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Update for 12-18-2014

Here is the update for today:
Earth Science 1:
•  Complete Lab. #13 and submit it by TOMORROW.
•  Quiz #4 - Igneous Rocks will be held on Monday. 

Regent Chemistry 1:
•  HW #22 (Due Tomorrow):  Worksheet - Nature of Chemical Bondings in a Compound and Polarity of Covalently Bonded Molecules.
•  Completed Lab. Report #13 is due by Monday.
•  Unit 5 Exam will be held on Tuesday.
 
Science, Technology & Society:
• Reminder:  Essay #4, HW #11, and Classwork #6 are ALL PAST DUE.
• Test #3 on Cloning and Stem Cells will be held on Monday.  

Dr. Liu

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Update for 12-17-2014

Here is the update for today:
Earth Science 1:
•  No new assignment for tonight.
•  Lab. #13 will be held tomorrow in Rm. 315.
•  Quiz #4 - Igneous Rocks will be held on Monday. 

Regent Chemistry 1:
•  HW #21 Worksheet is PAST DUE.
•  HW #22 (Due Friday):  Worksheet - Nature of Chemical Bondings in a Compound and Polarity of Covalently Bonded Molecules.
•  Unit 5 Exam will be held on Tuesday.
 
Science, Technology & Society:
• Reminder:  Essay #4 and HW #11 are both PAST DUE.
• Completed Classwork #5 Eye of Nye - Cloning is DUE TOMORROW.  

Dr. Liu

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Update for 12-16-2014

Here is the update for today:
Earth Science 1:
•  Quiz #3 make-up completed.  No new assignment for tonight. 

Regent Chemistry 1:
•  Quiz #5 make-up completed.
•  HW #21 (Due Tomorrow):  Worksheet - Compare & Contrast between Ionic & Covalent Compounds.
 
Science, Technology & Society:
• Reminder:  Essay #4 will be due TOMORROW (12/17/2014).
• HW #11 Questions can be downloaded by click here.  Due:  Tomorrow.

Dr. Liu
 

Monday, December 15, 2014

Update for 12-15-2014

Here is the update for today:
Earth Science 1:
•  HW #20 Worksheet is PAST DUE.
•  Quiz #3 has been completed.  If you missed it, it's your responsibility to ask for make-up tomorrow. 

Regent Chemistry 1:
•  Lab. Report #12 and HW #20 worksheet are PAST DUE.
•  Quiz #5 has been completed.  If you missed it, it's your responsibility to ask for make-up tomorrow.

Science, Technology & Society:
• There are still two individuals who didn't take Test #2 yet.  Tomorrow will be your last chance to make up.
• Reminder:  Essay #4 will be due on Wednesday (12/17/2014).

Dr. Liu

Friday, December 12, 2014

Update for 12-12-2014

Here is the update for this weekend:
Earth Science 1:
•  HW #20 (Due Monday):  Worksheet -  Mineral Identification (both sides).
•  Quiz #3:  Mineral Properties & Identification has been postponed to Monday. 

Regent Chemistry 1:
•  Completed Lab. Report #12 will be due on Monday.
•  HW #20 (Due Monday):  Worksheet - Ionic compounds.
•  Quiz #5:  Formula, Lewis e- diagrams & Nomenclature of Ionic Compounds will be held on Monday
•  If you are having trouble with Lewis dot diagram for covalent and ionic compounds, may be this online tutorial could helpIonic Compounds, Covalent Compounds.  For more complicated molecules and detailed discussion (at college level), click here.

Science, Technology & Society:
• Test #2 on GMO has been completed in class today.  If you missed the test, be sure to ask for make-up when you come in on Monday.
• Details for Essay #4 can be downloaded by click here.  Due:  Next Wednesday (12/17/2014).

Have a good weekend.

Dr. Liu

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Update for 12-11-2014

Here is the update for today:
Earth Science 1:
•  HW #19 Worksheet is PAST DUE.
•  If you did not complete Lab. #12, finish it as HW and submit it no later than tomorrow.
•  Quiz #3:  Mineral Properties & Identification has been postponed to Monday. 

Regent Chemistry 1:
•  Completed Lab. Report #12 will be due on Monday.
•  HW #20 (Due Monday):  Worksheet - Ionic compounds.
•  Quiz #5:  Formula, Lewis e- diagrams & Nomenclature of Ionic Compounds will be held on Monday.

Science, Technology & Society:
• If you missed Classwork #3, #4, or #5, be sure to make it up (look up this week's posting) and submit it no later than tomorrow.  Otherwise, no new assignment for tonight.

Dr. Liu

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Update for 12-10-2014

Here is the update for today:
Earth Science 1:
•  HW #19 (Due Tomorrow):  Worksheet - Properties of Common Minerals.
•  Lab. #12 will be held tomorrow in Rm. #315.
•  Quiz #3:  Mineral Properties & Identification has been postponed to Monday. 

Regent Chemistry 1:
•  Lab. #12 will be held tomorrow in Rm. #311.
•  HW #20 (Due Monday):  Worksheet - Ionic compounds.
•  Quiz #5:  Formula, Lewis e- diagrams & Nomenclature of Ionic Compounds will be held on Monday.

Science, Technology & Society:
• Classwork #5 was completed & submitted in class today, for those who were absent, here are the questions: (to watch the film online, click here):


1.What is EPA’s mandated solution to counter the pesticide-strain resistance problem (Hint: refuge)?  Do you think it will work?  Explain.

2.How does pollen drift affect organic farming?

3.Are you in favor or against GMO labeling?  Do you think the fear of biotech companies regarding GMO labeling is justified?  Explain.

Dr. Liu

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Update for 12-9-2014

Here is the update for today:
Earth Science 1:
•  HW #18 (Due Tomorrow):  Worksheet - Mineral Review Questions.
•  Quiz #3:  Mineral Properties & Identification - Friday.

Regent Chemistry 1:
•  HW. #19 Worksheet is PAST DUE as of today.
•  No new assignment for tonight.

Science, Technology & Society:
• Classwork #4 completed & submitted in class today, for those who were absent, here are the questions (make it up by doing online research):


1.What is the main difference between GM crops and those produced by traditional selective breeding methods?

2.What incident/controversy energized Greenpeace activism and made American public rethink about the safety of GM crops?

3.Do you think the use of genetically modified Bt corns is going to solve the problem of pests?  Why or why not?


Dr. Liu

Monday, December 8, 2014

Update for 12-08-2014

Here is the update for this today:
Earth Science 1:
•  Completed Lab. pkg.  #11 is PAST DUE.
•  Quiz #3:  Mineral Properties & Identification - Friday.

Regent Chemistry 1:
•  HW. #19 (Due Tomorrow):  Worksheet - IUPAC Nomenclature of Covalent Compounds.
 
Science, Technology & Society:
• Classwork #3 completed & submitted in class today.  

Dr. Liu

Friday, December 5, 2014

Update for 12-05-2014

Here is the update for this weekend:
Earth Science 1:
•  Completed Lab. pkg.  #11 is PAST DUE.
•  No new assignment for this weekend.  There will be a quiz on Minerals scheduled for next Friday.

Regent Chemistry 1:
•  HW. #18 Worksheet and Lab. Sheet #11 are both PAST DUE.
•  Quiz #4 has been completed.  If you missed the Quiz, be sure to ask for make-up the first thing you step into the class on Monday.
•  No new assignment for this weekend.
 
Science, Technology & Society:
• Classwork #3 first 4 questions were done in class today.  Be sure to bring the sheet for completion and submission on Monday.

Dr. Liu

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Update for 12-04-2014

Here is the update for today:
Earth Science 1:
•  Complete Lab. Sheets #11 as HW and submit it no later than TOMORROW.

Regent Chemistry 1:
•  HW. #18 (Due TOMORROW):  Worksheet - Lewis e- dot diagram of covalent compounds.
•  Quiz #4 will be held TOMORROW:  Lewis e- dot diagram for atom, ion, & covalent compounds.
•  If you have not done so, be sure to submit completed Lab. sheet  #11 by TOMORROW.
 
Science, Technology & Society:
• HW #10 on Long Quest for Ebola Vaccine  is PAST DUE.

Dr. Liu

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Update for 12-3-2014

Here is the update for today:
Earth Science 1:
•  HW #17 Worksheet is PAST DUE.
•  Lab. #11 will be held tomorrow in our regular classroom.

Regent Chemistry 1:
•  HW. #18 (Due Friday):  Worksheet - Lewis e- dot diagram of covalent compounds. 
•  Quiz #4 will be held this Friday:  Lewis e- dot diagram for atom, ion, & covalent compounds.
•  Lab. #11 will be held tomorrow in Rm. 311.
 
Science, Technology & Society:
• HW #10 on Long Quest for Ebola Vaccine  is PAST DUE.

Dr. Liu

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Update for 12-02-2014

Here is the update for today:
Earth Science 1:
•  HW #17 (Due Tomorrow):  Worksheet - ESRT p. 5 questions.

Regent Chemistry 1:
•  HW. #18 (Due Friday):  Worksheets - Lewis e- dot diagram of covalent compounds.  You might want to wait until after tomorrow's lesson to gain some additional practices before working on the HW.
 
Science, Technology & Society:
• HW #10 (Due Tomorrow):  Long Quest for Ebola Vaccine  (Answer the following questions after you complete the article):

1. Why is it that we have not yet find a treatment for Ebola for human (as implied by the article)?

2. How would a vaccine against Ebola works if it is to be effective?

3. Do you think the two drugs, Zmapp and TKM-Ebola, that were used in treating individual cases would be effective in general?  Explain your reasoning.

4. Describe how convalescent serum would work against Ebola.

5. Do you think we should speed up the trials for experimental Ebola vaccine or treatment?  What might be the negative consequence if things go wrong?

Dr. Liu

Monday, December 1, 2014

Update for 12-01-2014

Here is the update for today:
Earth Science 1:
•  No new assignment for tonight.

Regent Chemistry 1:
•  HW. #17 Worksheet is PAST DUE.
•  No new assignment for tonight.
 
Science, Technology & Society:
•  No new assignment for tonight.

Dr. Liu

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Update for 11-26-2014

Here is the update for this weekend:
Earth Science 1:
•  Unit 3 Exam is completed in class today.
•  No additional assignment for this weekend.

Regent Chemistry 1:
•  HW. #17 (Due Monday):  Worksheets - Endothermic vs. Exothermic Reactions, Lewis e- dot diagram for atoms and ions.
•  No additional assignment for this weekend.
 
Science, Technology & Society:
• Group Presentation has completed. 
• No additional assignment for this weekend.


Happy Thanksgiving!

Dr. Liu

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Update for 11-25-2014

Here is the update for today:
•  To download the key to Fall 2014 Midterm Exam (Earth Sci. 1 and Chem. 1), Click here.
Earth Science 1:
•  Today's lesson note on the Plate Tectonic Theory can be downloaded by click here.
•  For more explanation, please go to Annenberg Interactive Tutorial on Dynamic Earth to review on the topics that we have discussed for this unit (in Preparation for Unit 3 Exam Tomorrow).
•  The key to Unit 3 Review sheet can be downloaded by click here.
•  Reminder:  Unit 3 Exam will be held Tomorrow - Earthquake Waves, Earth's Interiors, Continental Drift Hypothesis, & Plate Tectonics.  Bring #2 pencil, calculator, and ESRT.

Regent Chemistry 1:
•  No new HW for tonight.
•  No lab. this week.
 
Science, Technology & Society:
• Written project proposal is WAY PAST DUE.
• Group Presentation has continued today.  Be sure to fine-tune your presentation based on the grading rubrics so you can do better on the presentation part of the project.  Bring your scoring sheet to be submitted tomorrow.

Dr. Liu

Monday, November 24, 2014

Update for 11-24-2014

Here is the update for today:
Earth Science 1:
•  HW #16 Worksheet and Lab. Sheets #10 are both PAST DUE.
•  Please go to Annenberg Interactive Tutorial on Dynamic Earth to review on the topics that we have discussed for this unit (in Preparation for Unit 4 Exam on Wednesday).
•  Reminder:  Unit 4 Exam will be held on Wednesday - Earthquake Waves, Earth's Interiors, Continental Drift Hypothesis, & Plate Tectonics.
•  No lab. this week.

Regent Chemistry 1:
•  No new HW for tonight.
•  No lab. this week.
 
Science, Technology & Society:
• Written project proposal is WAY PAST DUE.
• Group Presentation has started today.  Since you have the grading rubrics, you might want to fine-tune your presentation so you can do better on the presentation part of the project.

Dr. Liu

Friday, November 21, 2014

Update for 11-21-2014

Here is the update for today:
Earth Science 1:
•  HW #16 Worksheet and Lab. Sheets #10 are both PAST DUE.
•  Announcement:  Unit 4 Exam will be held next Wednesday - Earthquake Waves, Earth's Interiors, Continental Drift Hypothesis, & Plate Tectonics.

Regent Chemistry 1:
•  Unit 4 Exam is completed.  If you missed the exam, it's your responsibility to ask for make-up on Monday (before the exam result it distributed). 
•  No additional HW for this weekend.
 
Science, Technology & Society:
• Written project proposal is PAST DUE as of TODAY.
• Classwork #2 is completed in class.  For those that were absent, you can make up the assignment and submit it by Monday:

Classwork #2:  Ebola - Learn from the PAST.  Click here for the article.

1.What measure in the past has proven to be effective in controlling Ebola outbreak?

2.What is the first sign of an Ebola outbreak?

3.Who are at the greatest risk of being infected by and transmit Ebola virus to other people in the community?

4.What were the 3 strategies employed to control the Ebola outbreak  that have shown to be successful?

5.Do you think a travel ban would be effective for controlling Ebola outbreak?  Explain.

6.Would the survivor’s serum help in treating Ebola?  What are the possible risks?

• Reminder:  Group Presentation will start on Monday Nov. 24, 2014 (10 minutes each).

Dr. Liu

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Update for 11-20-2014

Here is the update for today:
Earth Science 1:
•  HW #16 (Due Tomorrow):  Worksheet - ESRT p. 10 Earth's Interior Properties.
•  Completed Lab. Sheets #10 is DUE TOMORROW.
•  DEADLINE for all make-up assignments for 2MP:  TOMORROW.
•  Announcement:  Unit 4 Exam will be held next Wednesday.

Regent Chemistry 1:
•  Unit 4 Exam will be held TOMORROW:  Bring #2 pencil, calculator, & Ref. Tables. 
•  Completed Lab. sheet #10 is DUE no later than TOMORROW.
•  DEADLINE for all make-up assignments for 2MP:  TOMORROW.
 
Science, Technology & Society:
• Written project proposal is PAST DUE as of TODAY.
• Reminder:  Group Presentation starts on Monday Nov. 24, 2014 (10 minutes each).
• DEADLINE for all make-up assignments for 2MP:   TOMORROW.

Dr. Liu

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Update for 11-19-2014

Here is the update for today:
Earth Science 1:
•  HW #15 Worksheet is PAST DUE.
•  HW #16 (Due Friday):  Worksheet - ESRT p. 10 Earth's Interior Properties.
•  Lab. #10 will be held tomorrow in regular classroom.
•  DEADLINE for all make-up assignments for 2MP:  THIS FRIDAY.
•  Announcement:  Unit 4 Exam will be held next Wednesday.

Regent Chemistry 1:
•  HW #16 Worksheet is PAST DUE.
•  Unit 4 Exam will be held this Friday:  Bring #2 pencil, calculator, & Ref. Tables.  Review Sheet distributed and reviewed.
•  Lab. #10 will be held in Rm. 311 tomorrow.
•  DEADLINE for all make-up assignments for 2MP:  THIS FRIDAY.
 
Science, Technology & Society:
• Written project proposal will be due TOMORROW.  There will be no extension to that deadline.
• Reminder:  Group Presentation starts on Monday Nov. 24, 2014 (10 minutes each).
• DEADLINE for all make-up assignments for 2MP:  THIS FRIDAY.

Dr. Liu

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Update for 11-18-2014

Here is the update for today:
Earth Science 1:
•  HW #15 (Due Tomorrow):  Worksheet - Earth's Interior Review Problems and Foldables.
•  DEADLINE for all make-up assignments for 2MP:  THIS FRIDAY.

Regent Chemistry 1:
•  HW #16 (Due Tomorrow):  Worksheet - Periodic Trends of Elements.  Read Prentice-Hall Review pp. 68-73.
•  Unit 4 Exam will be held this Friday:  Bring #2 pencil, calculator, & Ref. Tables.
•  DEADLINE for all make-up assignments for 2MP:  THIS FRIDAY.
 
Science, Technology & Society:
• After the modeling of project proposal explained in class today, I'll expect similarly formatted proposal from you that will be due by Thursday Nov. 20, 2014.  There will be no extension to that deadline.
• Reminder:  Group Presentation starts on Monday Nov. 24, 2014 (10 minutes each).
• DEADLINE for all make-up assignments for 2MP:  THIS FRIDAY.

Dr. Liu

Monday, November 17, 2014

Update for 11-17-2014

Here is the update for today:
Earth Science 1:
•  Completed Lab. packet #9 is PAST DUE.
•  Reminder:  If you missed Earth Science 1 Midterm on Friday, it's your responsibility to ask for make up when you come in.
•  HW #15 (Due Wed.):  Worksheet - Earth's Interior Review Problems and Foldables.
•  DEADLINE for all make-up assignments for 2MP:  THIS FRIDAY.

Regent Chemistry 1:
•  Completed Lab. Report #9 is PAST DUE.
•  Reminder:  If you missed Chemistry 1 Midterm on Friday, it's your responsibility to ask for make up when you come in.
•  HW #16 (Due Wed.):  Worksheet - Periodic Trends of Elements.  Read Prentice-Hall Review pp. 68-73.
•  Unit 4 Exam will be held this Friday.
•  DEADLINE for all make-up assignments for 2MP:  THIS FRIDAY.
 
Science, Technology & Society:
• HW #9:  Project Eureka! Preliminary is PAST DUE.
• Announcement:  The due date for written proposal for Project Eureka! has been postponed until Thursday Nov. 20, 2014.  There will be no extension to that deadline.
•  DEADLINE for all make-up assignments for 2MP:  THIS FRIDAY.

Dr. Liu

Friday, November 14, 2014

Update for 11-14-2014

Here is the update for this weekend:
Earth Science 1:
•  HW #14:  CastleLearning - Midterm Exam Review 2.  DUE:   TONIGHT.
•  Completed Lab. packet #9 is PAST DUE.
•  Reminder:  If you missed Earth Science 1 Midterm today, it's your responsibility to ask for make up when you come in on Monday.
•  DEADLINE for all make-up assignments for 2MP:  Next Friday.

Regent Chemistry 1:
•  HW #15:  CastleLearning - Midterm Exam Review 2.  DUE:   TONIGHT.
•  Completed Lab. Report #9 will be due on MONDAY.
•  Reminder:  If you missed Chemistry 1 Midterm today, it's your responsibility to ask for make up when you come in on Monday.
•  DEADLINE for all make-up assignments for 2MP:  Next Friday.
 
Science, Technology & Society:
• HW #9:  Project Eureka! Preliminary  is PAST DUE.
• Announcement:  The due date for written proposal for Project Eureka! has been postponed until Wednesday Nov. 19, 2014.  There will be no extension to that deadline.
•  DEADLINE for all make-up assignments for 2MP:  Next Friday.

Dr. Liu

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Update for 11-13-2014

Here is the update for today:
Earth Science 1:
•  HW #14:  CastleLearning - Midterm Exam Review 2.  DUE:   TOMORROW.
•  Completed Lab. packet #9 is DUE TOMORROW.
•  Reminder:  Earth Science 1 Midterm will be held TOMORROW:  Bring #2 pencil, calculator, & ESRT.
•  DEADLINE for all make-up assignments for 2MP:  Next Friday.

Regent Chemistry 1:
•  HW #15:  CastleLearning - Midterm Exam Review 2.  DUE:   TOMORROW.
•  Completed Lab. Report #9 will be due by Monday.
•  Reminder:  Chemistry 1 Midterm will be held TOMORROW:  Bring #2 pencil, calculator, & Ref. Tables.
•  DEADLINE for all make-up assignments for 2MP:  Next Friday.
 
Science, Technology & Society:
• HW #9:  Project Eureka! Preliminary 1  (Due in my e-mail box by TONIGHT)

- Group Member Names:  (Indicate who is the leader and include e-mail address for each member).
- Proposed product/service: (Be as specific as possible)
- What problem(s) do you have to solve to implement your proposed product/service and what technology do you plan to use to solve that problem.
- What are the competing product/services on the market and perform research on your competitors.
- Include hyperlink to your research on the technology and to your competitors’ offerings.  (Bring hardcopy to class tomorrow to work with group members).
•  REMINDER:  Written proposal for Project Eureka! is Nov. 17, 2014 => Next Monday!
•  DEADLINE for all make-up assignments for 2MP:  Next Friday.


Dr. Liu

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Update for 11-12-2014

Here is the update for today:
Earth Science 1:
•  HW #14:  CastleLearning - Midterm Exam Review 2.  DUE:   FRIDAY.
•  Lab. #9 will be held in regular classroom TOMORROW.
•  Reminder:  Earth Science 1 Midterm is THIS FRIDAY:  Bring #2 pencil, calculator, & ESRT.

Regent Chemistry 1:
•  HW #15:  CastleLearning - Midterm Exam Review 2.  DUE:   FRIDAY.
•  Lab. #9 will be held in RM. 311 TOMORROW.
•  Reminder:  Chemistry 1 Midterm is THIS FRIDAY:  Bring #2 pencil, calculator, & Ref. Tables.
 
Science, Technology & Society:
• HW #9:  Project Eureka! Preliminary 1  (Due in my e-mail box by tomorrow morning)

- Group Member Names:  (Indicate who is the leader and include e-mail address for each member).

- Proposed product/service: (Be as specific as possible)

- What problem(s) do you have to solve to implement your proposed product/service and what technology do you plan to use to solve that problem.

- What are the competing product/services on the market and perform research on your competitors.

- Include hyperlink to your research on the technology and to your competitors’ offerings.  (Bring hardcopy to class tomorrow to work with group members).

 •  REMINDER:  Written proposal for Project Eureka! is Nov. 17, 2014 => Next Monday!


Dr. Liu

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Update for 11-11-2014

To my Earth Science 1 and Chemistry 1 classes:

HW Midterm Exam Review #2 have been posted on CastleLearning.com.  Due Date:  Friday 11/14/2014.

Dr. Liu

Monday, November 10, 2014

Update for 11-10-2014

Here is the update for today:
Earth Science 1:
•  HW #13:  CastleLearning - Midterm Exam Review 1 is DUE by TONIGHT.
•  HW #14:  CastleLearning - Midterm Exam Review 2 will be posted by tomorrow morning and will be DUE by FRIDAY.
•  Reminder:  Earth Science 1 Midterm is THIS FRIDAY:  Bring #2 pencil, calculator, & ESRT.

Regent Chemistry 1:
•  HW #14:  CastleLearning - Midterm Exam Review 1 is DUE by TONIGHT.
•  HW #15:  CastleLearning - Midterm Exam Review 2 will be posted by tomorrow morning and will be DUE by FRIDAY.
•  Reminder:  Chemistry 1 Midterm is THIS FRIDAY:  Bring #2 pencil, calculator, & Ref. Tables.
 
Science, Technology & Society:
• Project Eureka!:  E-mail me your group members' names (complete names) and a good description of your proposed product/services.  For those groups that I have given the approval, start researching on the technology for your proposed products and survey the market competitions => Remember, the due date for the Product Proposal is Nov. 17.

Dr. Liu

Friday, November 7, 2014

Update for 11-07-2014

Here is the update for this weekend:
Earth Science 1:
•  If you have not completed Lab. sheet #8, be sure to submit it no later than Monday.
•  HW #13 (Due Monday):  CastleLearning - Midterm Exam Review 1.
•  Reminder:  Earth Science 1 Midterm is next Friday.

Regent Chemistry 1:
•  HW #14 (Due Monday):  CastleLearning - Midterm Exam Review 1.
•  Reminder:  Chemistry 1 Midterm is next Friday.


Science, Technology & Society:
• Project Eureka!:  E-mail me your group members' names (complete names) and which area you guys might be interested in.  Remember, on Monday we need to discuss specific product or service ideas.  So get some brainstorming this weekend!

Dr. Liu

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Update for 11-06-2014

Here is the update for today:
Earth Science 1:
•  Complete Lab. sheet #8 as HW and submit it either tomorrow or on Monday.
•  HW #13 (Due Monday):  CastleLearning - Midterm Exam Review 1.
•  Reminder:  Earth Science 1 Midterm is next Friday.

Regent Chemistry 1:
•  If you did not complete Lab. sheet #8, finish it and submit it tomorrow.  
•  HW #14 (Due Monday):  CastleLearning - Midterm Exam Review 1.
•  Reminder:  Chemistry 1 Midterm is next Friday.


Science, Technology & Society:
• HW #8 Essay on Net Neutrality is PAST DUE.
• Project Eureka!:  E-mail me your group members' names (complete names) and which area you guys might be interested in.  Remember, on Monday we need to discuss specific product or service ideas.  So get some brainstorming this weekend!

Dr. Liu

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Update for 11-05-2014

Here is the update for today:
Earth Science 1:
•  Quiz #3 is completed (ask me for make-up tomorrow if you were absent today).
•  Lab. #8 will be held tomorrow in our regular classroom.
•  HW #13 (Due Monday):  CastleLearning - Midterm Exam Review 1.

Regent Chemistry 1:
• HW #13 Worksheet - Basic Facts of the Periodic Table is PAST DUE.
• Quiz #3 is completed (ask me for make-up tomorrow if you were absent today).
• Lab. #8 will be held tomorrow in Rm. 311.
•  HW #14 (Due Monday):  CastleLearning - Midterm Exam Review 1.


Science, Technology & Society:
• HW #8 Essay on Net Neutrality is PAST DUE.
• No additional HW for tonight.

Dr. Liu